Category: thankful for thirty

After 20 successful years of working for non-profit organizations, I have decided to leave the Association world and try my hand at consulting. I have joined a very small, women-owned company to head up their Internet and new media strategy efforts. I am scared and excited at the same time – this is a... Continue Reading →

I snapped a few photos on Saturday - fall colors are at their best right now. Here is the tree in front of my house: Every year at this time I fall in love with Virginia all over again. Seems like things are so much more vivid and alive this time of year.

So, my thankful for thirty is taking a little longer than expected. I guess I didn't say "Thankful for thirty consecutive days" - geez, I can rationalize anything. Life has been a bit crazy lately, with doctors apptointments and a series of medical tests and kids and colds, oh yeah and then there is always... Continue Reading →

I had the best day ever today. Both of my kids were elsewhere, so I woke early and headed south to Charlottesville at 5:30 am to my favorite coffehouse, La Taza. It's a 2 hour drive to Charlottesville, a beautiful drive where I was able to see the sun rise in the rolling hills of the... Continue Reading →

There is something about the light in September. The air changes, as well as the angle of the sun. Things are now incandescently beautiful. Mornings and "the gloaming" are particularly amazing. I wish it could be like this all year round. Although, it may not be as special if we had it all the time.... Continue Reading →

My home is far from perfect. Most of the time it's a mess and it needs major TLC. Nonetheless it is the place that I am happy to return to, it is comfortable and just big enough to give us all breathing room. Rather than focus on all of the things about my home that... Continue Reading →

I spent last night in the emergency room - this was the first time in 10 years that I have visited the ER for myself. I wasn't feeling well all day, was absolutely exhausted and was having strange pains in my chest, under my arm, and under my shoulder blade. After several hours of this I decided... Continue Reading →

Today I am thankful for my friendly neighbors - you know who you are. You have become the extended family that I have never had. You are there for me and for my kids when I need help the most, and I could not ask to be more fortunate. You put up with my moods and... Continue Reading →

I have been spending a lot of time focusing on my immediate goals and keeping the "debbie downers" of the world away from me. I have to tell you, it takes a lot of work to remain focused on the possibilities while "she" continuously tries to break in and vandalize my life. I have done... Continue Reading →